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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.02, 1,040.33 and 558.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.02, 1,040.33 and 558.19 is: 769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.02 : 1,040.33 = 558.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.02/1,040.33 = 558.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.02x = 1,040.33 × 558.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.02x = 580,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,693.81/755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.12

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